Can Duolingo Reduce Speaking Anxiety: A Literature-Based Analysis

Авторы

  • Ra’no Qodirqulova Автор

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20832584

Ключевые слова:

speaking anxiety, Duolingo, mobile language learning, computer-assisted language learning, affective filter, gamification, second language acquisition.

Аннотация

The article investigates whether Duolingo, a widely used mobile language learning application, helps language
learners overcome speaking anxiety. The research synthesizes findings from pedagogical psychology, educational technology
studies, and second language acquisition theory to assess whether and how Duolingo’s design features can
address common sources of speaking anxiety. The analysis indicates that, although Duolingo offers certain anxiety-reducing
benefits through its private, low-stakes practice environment, it has significant limitations in fostering authentic
communicative competence and providing real-time speaking practice

Биография автора

  • Ra’no Qodirqulova

    First-year master’s student in foreign language and literature,
    Gulistan state pedagogical institute

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Опубликован

2026-06-24

Как цитировать

Can Duolingo Reduce Speaking Anxiety: A Literature-Based Analysis. (2026). MAKTABGACHA VA MAKTAB TA’LIMI JURNALI, 4(6). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20832584